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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801,996.46, 2,486,756.08 and 986,199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801,996.46, 2,486,756.08 and 986,199.66 is: 1,360,956.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801,996.46 : 2,486,756.08 = 986,199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801,996.46/2,486,756.08 = 986,199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801,996.46x = 2,486,756.08 × 986,199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801,996.46x = 2,452,438,000,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,438,000,598.93/1,801,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,956.06

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